The BYU honor code itself was the result of a conservative change, so changes to restore some of the status quo ante are hardly progressive. Thing is, hes right. This is the pattern of many who refuse to humble themselves when they ere. At The Disco's frontman on being the only original member left", "Out to Win: Panic! scootd28: I wish it were more readily accepted to talk about sacred things without pushback. I found more truth and insight from mikes podcasts than I have from general conferences and sacrament meetings since the early 80s. This principle is explained here: Alma 12:9 And now Alma began to expound these things unto him, saying: It is given unto many to know the mysteries of God; nevertheless they are laid under a strict command that they shall not impart only according to the portion of his word which he doth grant unto the children of men, according to the heed and diligence which they give unto him. by h_p August 20th, 2021, 7:53 am, Post They could share them with others without the concern of generating feelings of separation and comparison. I am a convert, as a teenager, and against the wishes of my father (an atheist). You devote a lot of time and are very thorough in your work. I think others have heard him quite differently. The follow are some but not all the subjects that were brought up in the doc. (I wasnt aware hed started podcasting again until after his excommunication, so there was a lot to catch up on.) I know this guy and many others like him .The bulk have been excommunicated because they testify to the very thing that our present Special Witnesses refuse to do, that is having the promise of D and C93:1 fulfilled in this life. June 6, 1891. Michael B. [3:00] It was inappropriate for me to teach that persons should seek to be translate or to receive an ordinance of translation and become members of the 144,000 spoken of in scripture. My great grandfather having read the Book of Mormon and desiring to know if it was true and having read about the 3 Nephites asked that they be sent to him to teach him the gospel. Comparing oneself to others cannot make that person any more of what they are nor does it make the other persons any less than what they are. I cant even wrap my head how he spun the unvaccinated into the covenant if death. Were it up to me I would leave some roles unfilled rather than put uninspired, unworthy persons in there. Rush was the first LDS scholar to accurately decipher the prophetic writings of Ezra now known as Ezra's Eagle. His original analysis has been studied by students of the scriptures in over 130 countries worldwide, and is included in his first book A Remnant Shall Return first published in 2015. Each person decides which is more important; having the good or avoiding the bad. Im a big fan of moderation and pluralism, but I continue to see a lot of talk about what the Church obviously should do. On the other hand, if Mike actually was divinely inspired to share that podcast, then Ill stand corrected. Her six kids are totally screwed up. Brother Stroud views the Book of Mormon as a road map to achieving a Second Comforter experience. I have found much goodness and that which is lovely and of good report and praiseworthy in this mans podcasts. If the 144,000 really are a club that pat each other on the back for their superior knowledge while condemning us gentiles for our weaknesses, then they can have their club, I will stand with the man and woman who love me in my weaknesses and join with them to bear each others burdens as we seek to improve our ability to love one another as Christ and God have loved us. Not my place. Im not saying that Christ would say that, but its the message that is often received by fallen man. Since this council, Ive seen abundant evidence of the existence of this fallen law. Thank you for this update on Mike Stroud. My first observation of their character is that despite their supposedly being such strong adherents to official church doctrine, they dont feel like any other rules apply to them. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. I do spend 30-60-and more minutes every day in prayer. I hope hes not going all Mike Stroud on us. Despite his constantly bearing testimony of the brethren he read the B of M like Nibley did ie condemning the Gentiles and making the case ( which most agree with) that we LDS are the Gentiles discussed in the B of M. In his podcast on the definition of Gentiles he discusses 2 Nephi 28 and effectively says that when Nephi sees that they have ALL gone out of their way ( 2 Nephi 28;11) or Moromon 8;380 why have ye polluted the holy church of god he is talking about us in our day. Dont be afraid. They appointed themselves to do it. And he always states if he is giving his own opinion about something and it is only to be considered by the guidance of the spirit. And this is the hypocrisy of the author and all their associates. Mike Stroud may have bore testimony of the church and the Brethren in one breath but in the next he bore testimony of the fact that their job is only one of a preparatory role. Now I will write about LOVE. Caring implies action; love is just a feeling. Generally speaking people who advance in true knowledge and understanding, and lets presume Brother Stroud is one such, grow in learning to recognize what I call the fingerprints of God that identify a particular spiritual experience as originating from God. I have a dear friend who started hearing voices and seeing people. by ransomme August 21st, 2021, 12:12 am, Post I really like A Remnant Shall Return (which covers Ezra's Eagle) and Daniel 11. Michael B. But, early on it was clear he was sympathetic to and shared some of the same beliefs as Denver Snuffer, and he followed his own path; he chose his own way rather than humble himself and remain in the Lords church. I think there are many in the church who are in possession of this Spirit and it is the quickest path to perfection and the Zion state for the church as a whole. They will range over the earth, visit distant friends, and, for aught we know, the planets, and accomplish great feats; do that which will enhance our happiness, increase to us every enjoyment of life, and prepare us for celestial glory; but when we wake in the morning, it is all gone from us; we have forgotten it.. He is also an adviser with the National Diversity Coalition for Trump. Ezra Taft Benson - Civic Standards for the Faithful Saints - start at min mark 11:30. Its interesting that the author claims to have felt a bad spirit every time they listened to a Mike Stroud podcast. This document was basically their attempt to establish that. Check out the latest breaking news videos and viral videos covering showbiz, sport, fashion, technology, and more from the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. To what end? Send us comments about our Author Pages. I have served on the HC in multiple stakes HC , Temple worker in multiple temples HP group leader and my real claim to fame SM twice totaling 6 years, released when I turn 70 and presently teach an Institute class. In this one you seem eerily sympathetic to the fact that his new podcasts contain many occult ideas that he hid behind Book of Mormon scripture. We cannot develop faith if we have fear. Brother Strouds narrative is indeed lacking in much that might legitimize it. If we are not entertaining Angels as Stroud and Denver Snuffer claim to and many ,many of my friends claim to, then as Moroni said it is because of our unbelief. And trust and hope wanes. Conjectures and historical comments on others, however, simply left the question hanging. Which leads into Jackson County Missouri and the New Jerusalem. As much as Mike Stroud was loved at that meeting and in the online community, there would be others who would hate him just as much. Perry, James M., reporter, National Observer, "This Fella from Arizona", in Audubon, November 1981, pp. He gives exact quotes and where they can be found down to the page number. And unrighteous dominion thrives. Michael B. Rather, he continually and fervently directs listeners to seek the spirit, keep the commandments, follow the prophets, study the scriptures, attend the temple, ponder, pray, fast, and serve one another. He was born and raised in the Western United States, among the rugged Wasatch mountains, and the rural California coastline. I have several friends who have been exec for apostasy and they still dont understand exactly what they were accused of.I will say that this ireminds me of Josephs complaint about the early Saints who were fond of setting up stakes and who would fly to pieces like a price of glass if he tried to teach them anything contrary to their traditions.Alma 13 tells us what happens to people who refuse to accept the opportunity to learn what God offers them. Well there be many reasons; the main one probably being that while anyone with a spirit of prophecy is by definition an prophet, there can be only one that is The Prophet, since otherwise esteeming each other as prophets would result, or opens the door to mischief. For example, President Nelson counseled in April, I urge you to stretch beyond your current spiritual ability to receive personal revelation, for the Lord has promised that if thou shalt [seek], thou shalt receive revelation upon revelation, knowledge upon knowledge, that thou mayest know the mysteries and peaceable thingsthat which bringeth joy, that which bringeth life eternal.12, Oh, there is so much more that your Father in Heaven wants you to know. If God offers gifts, are we supposed to disrespect the gift by refusing to seek after it? These Indians ate insects, had degraded down to such a state that truly, with the loss of the Spirit of the Lord, they had become a dark, and loathsome, and a filthy people, full of idleness and all manner of abominations. In my previous post, I poked a little bit at Lynn Bryson. And now it has come to this. Further, I have never heard him claim anything destructive to the soul, the church, or its leaders. Donald Trump & the Davos connection. I appreciated Mike pointing out that Nephi told his brothers that they dont get answers because they dont ask or if they do ask then they dont really believe that they will receive answers. Yes, no, maybe so! And yet the excommunications continue. There are a number of other attempts to emphasize certain doctrines that are more conservative than not. Don't miss this webinar with best selling author Michael Rush as he shares some of the careful and insightful ways he researches the scriptures in order to write powerful and thought-provoking books. This man is willfully ignorant and a deceiver. Have you read A Course in Miracles? [56:02] There is in our day, and in the day to come, the formation of a rescue brigade. Im not sure how anything King Follett fits in one way or the other. Stroud has taught no false doctrines that I can discern. Metro. Persist in teaching as Church doctrine information that is not Church doctrine after they have been corrected by their bishop or a higher authority. I feel very sad for him! Michael B Rush wrote this book as a study into The Lost 10 Tribes of Israel. The book the Lord said in the Doctrine and Covenants had some problems. Are there saints among them? Jehovahs plan included to take the risk and seek good-weird which may entail some bad weird. BofM is true and thats good enough for to move forward. I dont know why a person would think otherwise. Formally join another church and advocate its teachings. If they did, then I hope they will have another look at it with closer discernment, to see what is really going on here. Yea, keep His law with all thy might More frequently, I have witnessed a few somewhat mentally fragile or mentally ill members take nose dives into fanaticism because of teachings in General Conference or from a quote in a lesson manual. And he got into some pretty crazy stuff. Here is how I believe it breaks down. In other words, those portions of Gods words or intentions that are public are published in scripture about which new scripture comes into existence the moment a prophet creates it. Teachers of light simply do not use fear as a teaching method. Both are tools to measure the truth of something. The problem is that the author does not know how the gospel is properly taught. Oh, I knew the feeling, but I did not know what feeling goes with the word, and I did not know the word for the feeling, and I struggled for years not knowing how to obey the Two Great Commandments since each requires a knowledge of what is love (as meant in the scripture anyway; the word has many human meanings). Rush. 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